Breeding & genetics

The pros and cons of crossbreeding and hybridisation in aquaculture

5 Feb 2021

Heterosis, the well-known concept of “hybrid vigour”, has been utilised to improve fitness-related traits – like growth, fecundity and disease resistance – in a number of cultured aquatic species over the years.

The future of tilapia aquaculture: an insider's perspective

27 Jan 2021

Adam Taylor, founder of the largest tilapia producer in Africa, sees huge scope for improvements in the sector - in particular driven by advances in nutrition and genetics.

Culturing marine ornamentals: a $5 billion opportunity

7 Dec 2020

The multibillion-dollar marine aquarium trade has a mixed reputation, with many specimens being captured from the world’s coral reefs. However, a number of pioneers are now farming marine ornamentals – offering hope for …

A genetic solution for tackling white spot syndrome virus in shrimp

25 Nov 2020

How genomic selection can rapidly increase the resistance of whiteleg shrimp to white spot syndrome virus (WSSV) – one of the most costly diseases in the global shrimp farming sector.